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Pedestrians' Right of Way

Published: Friday, January 4, 2013 at 12:02 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, January 4, 2013 at 12:02 a.m.

It's the law. Pedestrians have the right of way. Walking from a grocery parking lot to the store can be a risky business. The same is true for a pedestrian using a marked crosswalk at a street intersection.

I make every attempt to look not only at the roadway but also at the curb, as there are frequently pedestrians waiting to cross the street.

It is not the driver's choice to judge whether the pedestrian is going to make a dash. The vehicle must be under control, regardless of the situation.

<p>It's the law. Pedestrians have the right of way. Walking from a grocery parking lot to the store can be a risky business. The same is true for a pedestrian using a marked crosswalk at a street intersection.</p><p>I make every attempt to look not only at the roadway but also at the curb, as there are frequently pedestrians waiting to cross the street.</p><p>It is not the driver's choice to judge whether the pedestrian is going to make a dash. The vehicle must be under control, regardless of the situation.</p><p>RON MASLYK</p><p>Winter Haven</p>